Question

Borasco Corp. owns land with a fair market value of $200,000. Borasco purchased the land 10 years ago for $65,000 and owes a liability of $50,000 as of August 2 of the current year. Alvo Corp. owns 100% of Borasco. Borasco is completely liquidated on August 2 of the current year, according to a plan adopted on June 18 of the current year. As a result, the land is transferred to Alvo in complete cancellation of Borasco's stock. What basis does Alvo have in the land it receives?

Answer 1

Answer:

$65,000

Explanation:

Borasco was the person who purchased the land for $65,000 in which the land was later transferred to Alvo. Therefore no gain or loss is been recognized in this liquidation because it subsidiary is been liquidated by the parent which is why the basis of land is said to be carryover basis of $65,000 at the end of the transaction.